B|t|B : First Time Author friendly UK Independent Publishers

Historically, it has become the norm for most UK publishers , to only allow submissions through a literary agent. This is to spare themselves being drowned in thousands of submissions and repeat submisions.

Most publishing agencies would provide any names or contact information on their websites in order to limit the number of enquiries and begging letters. I am happy to say that this situation is gradually changing for the better, as many are now beginning to open for submissions, or have designated submission windows at certain times of the year. Many publishers will accept unsolicited ‘submissions’ from even first-time (previously unpublished) authors, and others do not in order to avoid disappointment ensure you check the ‘submission guidelines’ for each publisher. check the ‘submission guidelines’ for each publisher . the ‘submission guidelines’ not only outline the length of the submission period, but they often reiterate the current direction of the publishing, and which team to send your submission to depending on its genre and type.

Below are a few Independent publishers in the UK that specialize in Fantasy, Fiction, Scifi, and they are all producing fantastic work that is well worth a look at.

Grimbold Books (with imprints Kristell Ink and Tenebris Books).
 UK independent publisher run by Creative Director Sammy Smith and Editorial Director Zoë Harris. this independant publisher specializes in Scifi and fantasy. Who are often open for submissions for more information check out there website and Twitter handle below.
Website: .http://www.grimboldbooks.com/
Twitter : @grimboldbooks
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Pendragon Press
UK independent small press  run and founded by Christopher Teague this independent publisher covers themes of science fiction, horror and fantasy specialising in the novella length with occasional anthologies and novels. for more information check out there website and Twitter handle below.

Website:  http://www.pendragonpress.net/submissions/
Twitter : @pendragonpress
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Telos Publishing
Telos Publishing is a small, independent, UK-based press established by David J Howe and Stephen James Walker in October 2000. They are best known for being the Publisher of Time Hunter,( a Doctor spin off series) they are also known to be open for submissions, for more information check out there website and Twitter handle below.

Website :  http://www.telos.co.uk/
Twitter: @TelosPublishing
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Pan Macmillan
Although this particular Press firm isn’t independent, I believe that firms such as Pan Macmillan. (Also see info about the Tor UK imprint below).Which run schemes such as the ‘Macmillan New Writing’ scheme, which publishes debut authors – one a month need as much promotion as they can get. This particular scheme usually allows you to submit via email too, which saves you lots of aggro with self-addressed envelopes and printing. , for more information check out there website and Twitter handle below.

Website : http://www.panmacmillan.com/Help-is-at-hand?slider=true
Twitter: @panmacmillan
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